Oscar_Lives wrote:
A neighbor is wanting an easement for sewer and water access for a lot he
purchased. Due to our topography, his lot does not have access to city
sewer and water service, and my lot is the only way to feasibly get it.
(City won't approve a septic system for him.)

My question: Should I expect to be paid by him for granting an easement? I
know that he would be responsible for the cost of running the pipes,
restoring my yard, etc., but it seems that I should also be entitled to some
additional compensation for the trouble.

The way I figure, he is going to have to trench about 300 feet along my yard
to reach the street and utilities. (I have about a 2 acre lot.)

Thanks for the advice.



How does the neighbor get onto his property? How is it zoned? 300'
through your yard? Who maintains or repairs the sewer line if it backs
up and floods your yard? Is he going to build an apartment building?
Where does his lot drain if he builds on it? How large is his property?
If you give him the easement, it likely has value, as it would likely
increase the value of his lot. What next? If you grant the easement,
it precludes you from using that strip, such as for an addition,
structure, etc., I believe. What is with the "topography"? I think I
would want an attorney to look at it.